1966 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2009 BMW 545
To start off, 2009 BMW 545 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1966 Aston Martin DB4. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1966 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 545 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1966 Aston Martin DB4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Aston Martin DB4 | 2009 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB4 | 545 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
